Oral collection device and method for immunoassay
US5335673A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/149
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for collecting immunoglobulins and other analytes from the oral cavity for immunological and other testing. The device is a treated absorbent pad used to collect a specimen having a high concentration of immunoglobulins or other analytes. The specimen can be subjected to a basic immunological testing technique which can be used as a tool for screening a patient for diseases. A test kit is also provided.
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